Play Therapy Melbourne

"My daughter has been coming to play therapy for three years. That in itself speaks volumes - she is happy to come weekly and participate. Christine is fun, warm, professional and able to establish a meaningful relationship with my daughter. My daughter does a lot of laughing in session and re-emerges just that little bit fuller and taller in herself. I highly recommend the clinic to other parents and carers. Play therapy is a gentle, wholistic and child lead practice and the resultant personal growth in my daughter is a testimony to Christines skills as a play therapist. I think the other thing to note is that my daughter is a teenager, she’s almost 18. The term Play therapy implies that it’s only appropriate for young children and solely involves toy based activities. My daughter also has an intellectual disability and autism and I believe that being free to explore her feelings, experiences and uncertainties in a safe and nurturing manner has been instrumental to her growth. Play therapy enables my daughter to work through what she needs to , on her terms and without solely relying on verbal acquity . Christines skill lies in guiding her to express herself, ponder, integrate and often resolve her own questions about herself and her place in the world. The beautiful thing is that my daughter is able to grow at her own pace in a mann er that compliments her strengths, is intrinsically empowering and allows her the dignity of guiding her own development as a unique young woman and not someone who is “ broken” or “ defective”."

"I highly recommend Christine and the team at Melbourne Play Therapy, they have been absolutely amazing in helping my daughter to manage her anxiety which was affecting her day to day life. Since seeing Christine my daughter’s confidence has grown and she is now able to self regulate and is learning how to manage her anxiety, and is even attending kindergarten unaided which is wonderful. My daughter loves seeing Christine and can’t get up the stairs quick enough to start her session!! It has changed our lives."

"My daughter (aged 11) has been seeing Christine for a few years and looks forward to their weekly sessions. Christine has been an amazing support for my daughter in helping her understand her anxiety, worries and behaviour concerns while providing the tools for self-regulation. Christine has also been a wonderful support for me as a parent through gentle guidance and source of information."